Festival Announces New Director of Communications
The Utah Shakespeare Festival is excited to announce Brittney Corry as the new Director of Communications. Corry has served as the Festival’s Marketing Manager since August of 2022, and began her new position last month.
She is a Cedar City native and graduated from Southern Utah University with a degree in strategic communication. She has also taught dance throughout the area for many years and owned her own studio. In addition, she has also done freelance graphic design work, enjoys spending time with her family in the outdoors, and loves making connections and giving back to the community.
“We are thrilled that Brittney will be serving as the Festival’s Director of Communications,” says Executive Managing Director Michael Bahr. “She is an energetic, articulate, and organized leader who cultivates relationships and strategic initiatives that have made an impact on the Festival.”
Her role includes leading the comprehensive marketing, advertising, and creative communication strategies of the Festival, adhering to the mission, vision, values, and goals of the organization. She also works closely with community, campus, and media partners in order to promote connection and memorable experiences for Festival guests. Continuing to tell the story of the Festival and importance of theatre and the arts is something very important to her.
“I feel incredibly grateful to step into this role,” Corry said. “Theatre has the power to inspire, challenge, and connect us in ways that feel more important than ever. The Festival is so much more than the plays on stage—it’s the conversations they spark and the experiences they create for our audiences. I’m excited to continue sharing that story in meaningful ways.”
One of the things she is most looking forward to is “building on the incredible work that has been done and finding new ways to engage with Festival audiences. This organization has a rich history of storytelling, and I’m eager to collaborate with our team to ensure that tradition continues in fresh and innovative ways.”
“Brittney is electric in a collaborative situation, offering key suggestions that move ideas forward and amplifying others on her team,” Bahr says. “We are fortunate to have a leader like Brittney, who understands the importance of the Festival’s future, effectively communicates this vision, implements plans and supports those around her. I believe it is her authentic love of people and mission-centric strategies that make her effective.”
“Collaboration is at the heart of everything I do,” Corry says. “Some of the best ideas come from conversations where people feel heard and valued, and I’m eager to continue fostering that environment at the Festival.”
Corry has spent the past few years bringing a unique perspective to the Festival. “As a local, I understand the values of this community, and I also recognize what visitors are looking for when they come to experience the Festival,” Corry said. “It’s been incredible to bridge those perspectives and find ways to make the Festival even more engaging and welcoming.”
Looking ahead, she’s eager to continue strengthening those connections. “The Festival has always felt larger than life to me—something truly special. Now, having been part of it for several years, I’m even more inspired by its impact. I’m excited to take on this new role and help the Festival continue to thrive for years to come.”
